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A '''front end''' is the program you use on your computer to play [[DragonRealms]]. While any Telnet client can get you into the game, many users prefer a front end that is specifically designed for DragonRealms and that automatically and seamlessly connects them to the game.<br> |
A '''front end''' is the program you use on your computer to play [[DragonRealms]]. While any Telnet client can get you into the game, many users prefer a front end that is specifically designed for DragonRealms and that automatically and seamlessly connects them to the game.<br> |
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==Features== |
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Features range from nothing at all to very robust development/player tools: |
Features range from nothing at all to very robust development/player tools: |
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|Highlights, gags/ignores/squelches, and substitutes||Allow the user to color, hide, or alter specific game messaging strings so that significant game text stands out from less important messaging |
|Highlights, gags/ignores/squelches, and substitutes||Allow the user to color, hide, or alter specific game messaging strings so that significant game text stands out from less important messaging, and may be organized visually |
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|Scripts, macros, triggers, and aliases||Allow the user to automate various game tasks |
|Scripts, macros, triggers, and aliases||Allow the user to automate various game tasks |
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|Windows||Allow incoming game text to be routed to different panels within the front end according to what type of information each message contains (whispers, speech, thoughts, death messages, field experience, etc.) |
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|Chats/IMs||Allow users to communicate directly with other users without leaving the FE environment |
|Chats/IMs||Allow users to communicate directly with other users without leaving the FE environment |
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Simutronics-supported clients |
==Simutronics-supported clients== |
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These are the official clients developed and supported by Simutronics. |
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*'''StormFront''': the most robust of Simutronics's clients |
*'''StormFront''': the most robust of Simutronics's clients |
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*'''Wizard''': a less robust client that is compatible with both Windows and Mac |
*'''Wizard''': a less robust client that is compatible with both Windows and Mac |
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*'''eScape''': Java-based |
*'''eScape''': Java-based web client |
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*'''Avalon''': Macintosh OS X |
*'''Avalon''': Macintosh OS X |
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*::Note: for OS X Lion, currently version 4.1.5 works correctly, but not 4.2.2 "beta". |
*::Note: for OS X Lion, currently version 4.1.5 works correctly, but not 4.2.2 "beta". |
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Third-party clients with Simutronics support |
==Third-party clients with Simutronics support== |
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Players or unaffiliated developers provide updates to these clients, but they provide a complete and robust game experience. |
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*Genie |
*Genie |
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*Warlock |
*Warlock |
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*ZMud/CMud |
*ZMud/CMud |
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Third-party clients without Simutronics support |
==Third-party clients without Simutronics support== |
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These clients require establishing a manual connection by the user, and given the complex stream of game information, require substantial customization. |
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*[[Telnet]] (what came/used to come installed with Windows or other OS platforms) |
*[[Telnet]] (what came/used to come installed with Windows or other OS platforms) |
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*Rapscallion |
*Rapscallion |
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Revision as of 13:45, 21 December 2012
A front end is the program you use on your computer to play DragonRealms. While any Telnet client can get you into the game, many users prefer a front end that is specifically designed for DragonRealms and that automatically and seamlessly connects them to the game.
Features
Features range from nothing at all to very robust development/player tools:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Highlights, gags/ignores/squelches, and substitutes | Allow the user to color, hide, or alter specific game messaging strings so that significant game text stands out from less important messaging, and may be organized visually |
| Scripts, macros, triggers, and aliases | Allow the user to automate various game tasks |
| Windows | Allow incoming game text to be routed to different panels within the front end according to what type of information each message contains (whispers, speech, thoughts, death messages, field experience, etc.) |
| Chats/IMs | Allow users to communicate directly with other users without leaving the FE environment |
| Mapper | Allows users to keep track of where they are or where they have been |
| Data management | Allows users to keep notes and record various pieces of information for later use |
| Plugins | Allow users to add features that the developers didn't (more complex than scripts) |
Simutronics-supported clients
These are the official clients developed and supported by Simutronics.
- StormFront: the most robust of Simutronics's clients
- Wizard: a less robust client that is compatible with both Windows and Mac
- eScape: Java-based web client
- Avalon: Macintosh OS X
- Note: for OS X Lion, currently version 4.1.5 works correctly, but not 4.2.2 "beta".
Third-party clients with Simutronics support
Players or unaffiliated developers provide updates to these clients, but they provide a complete and robust game experience.
- Genie
- Warlock
- YASSE (plug-in for Avalon)
- ZMud/CMud
Third-party clients without Simutronics support
These clients require establishing a manual connection by the user, and given the complex stream of game information, require substantial customization.
- Telnet (what came/used to come installed with Windows or other OS platforms)
- Rapscallion
- GMud